No doubt, it takes time to forgive. Some of our greatest fears is to experience unhappy, unjust and, even tragic events with our family and friends. With this, we experience little hurts at one time or another.  In the name of forgiveness, we tends to demand for it.

When someone mistreats us, anger is the emotion that may provoke us to a solution that usually resulted into bad outcomes. Undeniably, if we have done something wrong to someone, our guilt helps us say, “I’m sorry,” and seek resolution. In some point, we resolve arguments and disagreements by communicating in a playful or humorous way to lighten the aura of the conversation and express without a flap. Conversely, when we disregard those negative emotions within us, they grow out of proportion and become like giants, controlling us, causing us to feel shamed, upset, or humiliated. Really, a resolution is needed for us to resolve a conflict.

Negative emotions are the underlying root of our inability to control our anger. What we need to ensure is to stop the criticism, lighten up on our respective natures, and show approval rather than disappointments, which are the four major reasons people don’t feel accepted and loved. So, if we want to live a happy and a better life, it’s vital to learn how to handle negative emotions in your life. Indeed, I learned that we don’t have to be the perfect one and be feared of committing mistakes, we just need to learn how to cope and cut those negative emotions down to size so problems can be resolved in a rational manner.

By: Liza Marie S. Magtanong | Teacher 1 | Bataan National High School – SHS